News of 2014

The 17th Convocation of Nirma University was held on April 3, 2014. The Chief Guest of the Convocation function was Mr. Arun Maira – Member, Planning Commission and former India Chairman of Boston Consulting Group.Four Hundred Fifty four Management and Law graduates were awarded their respective degrees by Dr. Karsanbhai Patel, President, Nirma University. Twenty One scholastic gold and silver medals were awarded to student for their academic performances.

Nirma University has been accorded recognition as Scientific & Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India with effect from May 30, 2014. The long and excellent record of research done at Nirma University has brought this coveted recognition and it will also make us eligible to apply for research grants at various agencies, and avail exemption in customs duty, central excise duty on purchases related to research.